Last week was a mess … the kids went back to school, my wife had foot surgery, and I had to handle an office move — all on the same day. The result? No Further last week — sorry about that!
This week I’d like to lead off with a great piece from Matthew Inman, AKA The Oatmeal. If you’re not familiar with The Oatmeal, the site is a collection of brilliant long-form cartoons with humorous and often highly-meaningful messages.
This particular piece contains themes that will be familiar to longtime readers of Further. Trying to obtain “happiness” as if it’s a destination that you can simply reside at is an exercise in futility; instead, seek out things to do that bring meaning to your life.
I think you’ll enjoy it:
Keep going-
Brian Clark
Further
further: health
Scale Stuck
Do you feel like the scale just won’t budge? There are many daily behaviors that may be subconsciously making you eat more calories than you think. Luckily, research is identifying more of these diet wreckers.
5 Surprising Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight
Limber Body and Mind
“Stretching creates mobility in the joints and causes the muscles to expand and contract more than they’re used to, which forces more blood to flow through the body. More movement happening in the body relates to more liveliness in the mind.”
5 Energizing Stretches That Will Wake You Up And Improve Flexibility
Dense Food
Calorie density is used to describe the number of calories in a given volume or weight of food. Understanding how it works can help you lose weight and improve your diet.
Calorie Density – How to Lose Weight Eating More Food
further: wealth
Creative Heartland
The creative class has, for better or worse, primarily been associated with big American cities along the coasts. But new data recently released by the National Endowment for the Arts suggests that there’s an awful lot of creativity happening far inland from America’s coastal tech and arts hubs.
The stunning geographic divide in American creativity
Inno-hesitation
Creativity is undoubtedly an asset in the workplace, not only just for individuals but also for organizations. Here are a few reasons, however, why being less creative at work might sometimes be a smart move.
How To Be Less Creative At Work—And Why You Sometimes Should
Step Back
Learning to stretch outside your comfort zone is critical for learning and growing, advancing in your job and career, and achieving your personal and professional goals. But is it always the case that you need to step outside your comfort zone to be successful?
When to Stay Inside Your Comfort Zone
further: wisdom
Flow for Fun
If flow (periods of deep concentration, which require the use and honing of skills) is the optimal state of human existence and the source of meaning and joy, then why do we spend our time off vegging on the beach or passively binge-watching TV? A case for an active existence.
People Tend to Accidentally Waste Their Precious Time Off From Work
Media Biased
News, entertainment, and social media shape how we behave toward different groups of people. How can we limit negative influences?
How to Avoid Picking Up Prejudice from the Media
Write It Out
Research finds that people who wrote about emotionally charged episodes experienced marked improvement in their physical and mental well-being. They were happier, less depressed and less anxious.
You Can Write Your Way Out of an Emotional Funk. Here’s How.
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